> thermostat cover and water pump. These gaskets are like thin
> kraft paper, and obviously are contact with water/coolant.
That's odd. The factory gaskets were quite a bit thicker than what I'd call
kraft paper, more like a thin cardboard IMO.
I like Hylomar for those gaskets, mostly because it's easy to remove next
time. In fact, I can frequently reuse the gasket.
> The other gasket I'm installing is the timing chain cover
> gasket. This is a much thicker, heavy black material, and of
> course contacts oil. Should they have any kind of dressing?
> If so, what kind? Applied to both sides?
I also use Hylomar there, applied to both sides. Last time I also added a
fiber washer (cut from an unused carb gasket) to the support stud in the
middle of the cover, also with Hylomar on both sides.
Did I mention that I like Hylomar <G>
-- Randall
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